Albert Calloway, age 88, of Valle Crucis, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Watauga Medical Center.

He was born February 13, 1934, in Watauga County. A son of the late Julius Monroe Calloway and Sabert Caroline Ward Calloway. He was a retired equipment operator having been employed in the construction business and was the first stock boy at the original Mast General Store.

He is survived by his wife Marie Cornett Calloway of Valle Crucis; one son, Barry Dean Reece and wife Shannon of Granite Falls; two grandsons, Greg Beach and Eric Reese and girlfriend Crisandra Ashley, two great-granddaughters, Leah Beach Horton and husband Anthony and Gillian Reese, two great-great-grandchildren, Katie Beach and Kaleb Horton and one sister, Mae Belle Calloway Reid.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Dean Reese and one daughter, Barbara Sue Reese Call.

Graveside service and burial will be conducted Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 2:00 o'clock, at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Reverend Bill Hayden will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the Calloway family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.